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Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco

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Property amenity
Lobby
Free buffet breakfast
Lobby
Business centre

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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235 O Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Warfield Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

San Francisco

Union Square stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Union Square hotel, you'll find Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kin Khao - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hinodeya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG

Hotel near Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. A 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG.

This San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG is 14.2 mi (29-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 6.3 mi (37-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG to downtown San Francisco?

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG is 1 mi away from San Francisco.

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 621 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 621 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 621 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 621 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 621 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Guadalupe

Travelled with family
Room is very tight/ small and it was a problem to find good price parking because the hotel does not offer parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Abhisek, New York

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

RONALD

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was brief. However, I left my phone charger, called about the charger and was told to call back. It was found, but NO CALL BACK when I asked to have it mailed to me. The housekeeper was new, she told me, and said she’d have to ask her manager. They never called back. Very frustrating!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful room and friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean suite and an accommodating and friendly staff. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is really nice , staff are helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was friendly and attentive. The room was clean and spacious. Amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was in okay condition
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Connor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled awful. Like horrendous. I will be calling someone for a partial refund. We did NOT pay for that experience. The entire floor smelled like mold. Worst hotel I have ever stayed in in San Francisco and I will NEVER RETURN.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie, Milwaukee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, close enough to walk to/from Moscone Center. Plenty of dining options and interesting sites nearby. My king suite was well equipped for my virtual workday with huge windows (felt more like an apartment) and comfortable for sleeping. Others in my group complained of noise from outside, but my white noise app set to low was enough to drown all of that out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula Bianca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yisong

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe hotel. Close to Cable Cars, street cars and BART.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Manwinder

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC wasn’t working. It was an inconvenience for the workers to try and get it fixed. If we have to sleep with our windows open then at least put screens on. The area is too bc impacted. There’s no refrigerators, nor was our AC working. It was horrible!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food options close by. Hinodeya ramen next t Door, Magnin Street around the corner, and Union Pizza across the street. All had excellent food!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Don’t stay on Saturday!

Okay, this looked like a great hotel and we were impressed when we got there. But at 10pm the Irish pub on the first floor had the live band start. For the next four hours we listened to U2 covers and other music that I’m sure was great if you were there in person. But when your family is trying to sleep it makes for a particularly bad experience. Finally, at two in the morning the band called it quits and we thought it was over, but then the fighting broke out and the police were called. They got it handled by around 3AM though and I got three hours of sleep eventually.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gian Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025